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Alfa Romeo Spider

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,970 cc

T965 LOAMOT history

T965 LOA is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Spider first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
84,572 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 LOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Spider
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 LOA was last recorded at 84,572 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2018: 75,064 miles, lower than 75,065 miles on 18 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,965 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
2,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,572 miles
  • 2024 – 82,965 miles
  • 2023 – 82,940 miles
  • 2022 – 80,822 miles
  • 2021 – 78,942 miles
  • 2020 – 77,869 miles
  • 2019 – 76,472 miles
  • 2018 – 75,064 miles
  • 2017 – 69,902 miles
  • 2016 – 64,036 miles
  • 2015 – 57,220 miles
  • 2014 – 52,101 miles
  • 2012 – 51,982 miles
  • 2011 – 51,076 miles
  • 2010 – 49,218 miles
  • 2009 – 45,889 miles
  • 2008 – 42,801 miles
  • 2007 – 39,021 miles
  • 2006 – 36,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious items corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,572 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,572 miles
    Test number
    580017024715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious items corroded

  2. Pass82,965 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    686520269202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,940 miles (+2,118)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    930310960661
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,822 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    547760640177
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,793 miles (+1,851)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    441463753137
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,942 miles (+1,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    772384991019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    985490923087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,869 miles (+1,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,869 miles
    Test number
    840563968560
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass76,472 miles (+1,408)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    572754068433
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryRear under side of vehicle slightly corroded

  10. Pass75,064 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,064 miles
    Test number
    790011385033
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryCover over sills fitted both sides

  11. Fail75,065 miles (+5,163)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    337547692860
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryCover over sills fitted both sides

  12. Pass69,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    863440344163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sill covers fitted both sides

  13. Fail69,902 miles (+5,866)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    986465243719
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sill covers fitted both sides

  14. Pass64,036 miles (+6,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    555831156922
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged but still readable
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sill covers fitted

  15. Pass57,220 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,220 miles
    Test number
    129935005130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail57,081 miles (+4,980)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    496311405148
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass52,101 miles (+119)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    405238324102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged but not likeley to be misread

  18. Pass51,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    676877352276
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail51,982 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    385446752413
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail51,968 miles (+892)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    217889822285
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,076 miles
    Test number
    429151831206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,076 miles (+1,858)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,076 miles
    Test number
    316801931262
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass49,218 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    320011630293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,130 miles (+3,241)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    402264800222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass45,889 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    124253839252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    452136558296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,801 miles (+3,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    743696758289
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass39,021 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    123541947242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    990587936282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T965 LOA

Does T965 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T965 LOA expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T965 LOA?
The MOT on T965 LOA expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T965 LOA done?
T965 LOA was recorded at 84,572 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
Has T965 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 LOA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T965 LOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T965 LOA find?
T965 LOA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; various items corroded.

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